Leslie P. Weiser, M.Ph., Ph.D

Curriculum Vitae

Leslie Philipp Weiser, M. Ph., Ph. D.

Dr. Leslie Weiser, sometimes credited as Leslie P. Weiser or Leslie Philipp Weiser, is a Massachusetts licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. He has written numerous articles and served as an instructor and lecturer at some of the nation’s most prestigious universities. Dr. Leslie Weiser is the co-founder and former director of the New England Center for Holistic Medicine, as well as an Associate Instructor for the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is also a private practitioner specializing in cognitive/behavioral treatment.

Education:

• 1992 Post Doctorate, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
• 1981 Post Doctorate, Boston Institute for Behavior Medicine
• 1980 Ph.D., Doctorate of Philosophy, Syracuse University
• 1978 M.Ph., Masters of Philosophy, Syracuse University
• 1972 M.S., Masters of Science, Syracuse University

Board certification:

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  Massachusetts Licensed Psychologist #2813 (since 1981)
  Board Certified Massachusetts Health Service Provider

Training:

• 1992

  Fellowship
  Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts

• 1979

  A.P.A. Approved Internship
  New England Medical Center Hospital, Department of Psychiatry

• 1975

  Neuropsychological Internship
  Tufts University School of Medicine

• 1971

  Clinical Psychology Internship
  Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York

Experience:

• 1993 – Present

  Associate Instructor Harvard Medical School
  Department of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital
  Belmont, MA

• 1988 – Present

  Co-founder and Director
  New England Center for Holistic Medicine
  Newburyport, MA

• 1986 – Present

  Private Practitioner
  Specialized in the treatment of stress related and compulsive disorders. Specialized in the treatment of couples, families and mediation. Utilizing cognitive/behavioral treatment built on traditional psychodynamic and family systems therapy.
  Wellesley, MA

• 1986 – 1988

  Private Group Practitioner
  Specialized in the Treatment of Obesity and Eating Disorders.
  Chestnut Hill, MA

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• 1983 – 1986

  Corporate Psychologist
  Nutritional Management, Inc., Harvard Medical School
  Provided behavioral/nutritional and psychological training to Corporate staff.

• 1982 – 1986

  Group Practitioner
  Cambridge Center for Holistic Medicine, Cambridge, MA
  Specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Medicine.

• 1981 – 1985

  Psychologist in Behavioral Medicine Group Practice
  Behavior Associates of Boston, Boston. MA

• 1976 – 1980

  Teaching Fellowship
  Institute for Family Research, Syracuse University

• 1974 – 1976

  Unit Director and Case Manager
  Cardinal Cushing School and Training Center
  Hanover, MA

• 1973 – 1974

  School Psychologist
  Darlington Public Schools, Burlington, MA

• 1971 – 1973

  Clinical Consultant
  Taunton Public School Department
  Director of Clinical Services
  Bristol Acres School and Residential Treatment Center

• 1971

  Staff Psychologist
  Bon Secours Hospital, Methuen, MA
  Challenge House Residential Treatment Center for Drug Abusers, Methuen, MA

Teaching:

• 1990

  Lecturer
  Harvard Medical School

• 1988

  Instructor and Lecturer
  Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Clinical Research Center, Cambridge, MA

• 1981

  Psychology Instructor
  Tufts University, Medford, MA

• 1977 – 1979

  Lecturer and Trainer
  Syracuse University Graduate School Arts and Science
  Research Assistant
  Institute for Family Research, Syracuse University
  Graduate School Instructor Syracuse University

Professional Affiliation:

• American Psychological Association
  Massachusetts Psychological Association
  

Publications:

• Obesity and Eating Disorders. Rx Weight Control, October 1984, Nutritional Management Inc., Weston, MA
  
  Sex Education for Youth With Handicaps, The Sexual Adolescent, Communicating with Teenagers About Sex, North Scituate, MA. Duxbury Press, 1979
  
  Fifty Words Retarded Children Need to Know, Educational Media Inc., Prennial Press, Pittsburgh, PA, 1979
  
  Parental Support, Locus Orientation, and Self-Esteem as They Relate to the Contraceptive Behavior of Unmarried College Students, Syracuse University Press, 1980